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SM South News

Take It From The Seniors

Take It From The Seniors

Ansley Chambers, Ads Editor March 6, 2018

Late winter and early spring are busy times in the counseling department. Incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are all signing up for classes while seniors are making college plans and reflecting...

Castile went into surgery to get rods in her back to straighten her back, because of scoliosis.

Q&A with Kaylie Castile

Tess Conley, Staff Writer March 3, 2017

Junior Kaylie Castile had rods put into her back because of scoliosis. She discusses her experience and her limitations today.   TC: How long ago did you begin to have back problems, and...

Swim Team Q&A

December 17, 2012
The Patriot interviews the Boys Swim Team.
School Lunches May Have Health Implications

School Lunches May Have Health Implications

September 14, 2012
Should schools require healthy lunches?
Urban Exploration

Urban Exploration

April 25, 2012
Senior Alan Cordry explores the concrete jungle.
Technically Speaking

Technically Speaking

April 25, 2012

Staring at a whiteboard, listening to the teacher drone on and on about who knows what. Students aren’t even paying attention—some sleeping, some talking, some texting. The teacher continues to talk...

A Family Affair

A Family Affair

April 24, 2012

Although to some, adoption may be a laughing matter, to others, it is a reality. For most, as a child or even as a teenager, being adopted doesn’t dramatically change life. The child is brought up in...

Does Blood Matter?

Does Blood Matter?

April 24, 2012

“All of a sudden, there’s a real person there that you’re in charge of and you’re responsible for their health and well being. It’s overwhelming. It’s profound. It’s definitely one of those...

A Way With Words

A Way With Words

March 21, 2012

One of the perks of being a writer is the ability to share your finished work wit others, so they can enjoy your passion too. But creating this finished piece takes dedication and love, and not just for...

Crash Course

Crash Course

March 21, 2012

Windows down, music up, sun shining, not a care in the world. Teenager drives down the street on her way to pick up her friends. Oh, I love this song! Teenager thinks, so she turns it up. It’s summer,...

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